Five Families

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Dana Fox was born on 25 March 1894 in Kansas.2,3,4 He was the son of Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.2 Dana Fox died in June 1963 in Missouri at age 69.3 He appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Washington, Kansas in the household of his parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.4 Dana Fox appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Springfield, Missouri in the household of his parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.5 Dana Fox appeared on the 1940 Federal census of Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri enumerated 15 April 1940 along with wife Corinne.6

Agnes Fox was born in September 1897 in Kansas.2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.2 Agnes Fox married Ralph Howell.4 Her death date has not been found. Agnes Fox appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Washington, Kansas in the household of her parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.3 Agnes Fox appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Springfield, Missouri in the household of her parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.5 Agnes Fox appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Washington, Kansas in the household of her parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby 6.4

Richard Fox was born in October 1898 in Kansas.2,3 He was the son of Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.2 His death date has not been found. Richard Fox appeared on the 1900 Federal census of Washington, Kansas in the household of his parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.3 Richard Fox appeared on the 1910 Federal census of Springfield, Missouri in the household of his parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.4 Richard Fox appeared on the 1920 Federal census of Washington, Kansas in the household of his parents Edward Baylis Fox and Delida Darby.5

Hiram Greeley Butler was born on 7 February 1811 in Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York.1,3,4,5 He was the son of Walter Butler and Eunice Greeley.1,2 Hiram Greeley Butler married as his first wife Mary Temple, daughter of Reverend Robert Temple and Eliza Allen, on 29 December 1842.1,3,5 Hiram Greeley Butler married as his second wife Lydia Eliza Temple, daughter of Reverend Robert Temple and Eliza Allen, on 21 February 1856.1,5,6 Hiram Greeley Butler died on 19 December 1863 in Springboro, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 52.1,3,4,5 He was buried in Conneautville Cemetery, Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.3,7,8 He appeared on the census of 1840 in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The household consisted of 1 male 10-15, 3 males 20-30 and 1 female 60-70 (probably Eunice and 2 of his brothers).9 He was appointed postmaster of Springboro, Crawford County, Pennsylvania 22 February 1849.10 Per S. M. Fox, his birth record was found in church 10 miles from Syracuse, NY in a little church in a valley. He held a commission as a Colonel in PA State Militia. He was in the state assembly for several years.1 He and Mary Temple appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 4 September 1850.11 Hiram Greeley Butler and Mary Temple appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 4 September 1850. Hiram's occupation was listed as "merchant."12 He was a merchant who kept a country store in Springboro, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. At the beginning of the civil war, he raised a regiment for the defense of the union. He was a colonel and tried to enlist in the U.S. Army, no doubt to lead his regiment, but was disqualified due to a physical disability. Hiram Greeley Butler and Lydia Eliza Temple appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 10 July 1860 along with his children from his first marriage, Esther, Florence Mary, John, Walter, Martha and Robert William. He listed his occupation as "merchant." His daughter Florence Mary was enumerated as Mary.. Their children Helen and Paul Temple were listed as living with them.13 Hiram Greeley Butler left a will on 6 September 1863.14 His will was proved/probated on 22 December 1863 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.14

Mary Temple was born on 25 July 1823 in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Reverend Robert Temple and Eliza Allen.1,4 Mary Temple married Hiram Greeley Butler, son of Walter Butler and Eunice Greeley, on 29 December 1842.1,7,5 Mary Temple died on 26 April 1855 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 31 eight days after the birth of her youngest child.3,4,8,5 She was buried in Conneautville Cemetery, Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.9 She and Hiram Greeley Butler appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 4 September 1850. Hiram's occupation was listed as "merchant."10 Mary Temple and Hiram Greeley Butler appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 4 September 1850.11

Walter Butler was born in August 1767 in Province of New York.3,4,1,2 He married Eunice Greeley, daughter of Nathaniel Greeley and Lydia Cram, on 27 January 1801 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont.5,6,1,3 Walter Butler died on 24 April 1833 in Girard Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 65. Florence Fox Harrop listed his death place as Springboro, PA but the 1830 census and location of his grave point to Girard Township as the more likely location.3,4,7,1 He was buried in Daggett Cemetery, Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania, The Daggett Cemetery was just east of the Erie County Home and he was buried with his wife and children Esther and Myron. Philip Fox had stone reset in the 1940's. In 1976, the Jaycees took all the remaining headstones from the then deserted cemetery and placed them in a masonry platform. The stones of Walter and Eunice are present, but the ones for their children are not. The Erie County Home is now called Pleasant Ridge Manor and is on state route 20 just west of Fairview, PA.8,9 Walter probably settled in the Weston, VT area around 1795. He and his brother John were land speculators as evidenced by their names appearing as buyers or sellers on the deeds of 41 parcels of land in the area between 1795 and 1806.2 He appeared on the census of 1810 in Onondaga County, New York. The household consisted of 3 males under 10, 1 male 20-44, 2 females under 10 and 1 female 20-44.10 He appeared on the census of 1830 in Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania. The household included 1 male 5-10, 1 10-15, 1 15-20 and 1 60-70; 1 female under 5, 1 15-20, and 1 50-60.11 His will was proved/probated on 1 July 1833 Erie Co Wills 1823-1856 vol A-B, p. 45.

Compiler's note: Florence Fox Harrop worked very hard to link this Walter Butler who is the ancestor of our family to Lieutenant Walter Butler. Although she sent letters and documents to other family members about other possible lines, most of the material that remains in her collected papers shows both Walters with a couple of generations of question marks between them. This compiler has not been able to find any evidence that links the two families, other than the similarity in names, though evidence that links our Walter to any other family is also lacking.

Eunice Greeley was born on 16 April 1777 in Province of New Hampshire.3,4,1,5,2,6 She was the daughter of Nathaniel Greeley and Lydia Cram.3,1,2,6 Eunice Greeley married Walter Butler on 27 January 1801 in Weston, Windsor County, Vermont.7,2,8,4 Eunice Greeley died on 26 August 1847 in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 70.4,2,5,6 She was buried in Daggett Cemetery, Fairview, Erie County, Pennsylvania, She was buried in old cemetery east of the Erie County Home with her husband and children Esther and Myron. Philip Fox had stone reset in the 1940's. In 1976, the Jaycees took all the remaining headstones from the then deserted cemetery and placed them in a masonry platform. The stones of Walter and Eunice are present, but the ones for their children are not. The Erie County Home is now called Pleasant Ridge Manor and is on state route 20 just west of Fairview, PA.9,10 The online birth record of Eunice Greeley as the daughter of Nathaniel and Lydia (Cram) Greeley ends a century of debate on her parentage. Florence Fox Harrop stated in a letter to her brother Philip Fox that she had a bible record to prove that Zaccheus was actually her father. Florence tried vainly for years to convince NSDAR that the published records for Eunice were wrong. A letter from S.M. Fox to Ethel Lillian Snow in 1932 speaks of Esther Butler remembering her father telling her that he was the first cousin of Horace Greeley. With this new evidence, it seems that both Florence and Simeon were incorrect. With this new information, Hiram Greeley Butler and Horace Greeley were 4th cousins but more importantly, friends.2,1

Zaccheus Greeley was born on 27 November 1753 in Nottingham, Province of New Hampshire, now Hillsborough County.1,2,4 He was the son of Ezekiel Greeley and Esther Lovell.1 Zaccheus Greeley married Hester Senter, daughter of Samuel Senter and Susan Taylor, in 1776.3,2 Zaccheus Greeley died in June 1846 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, at age 92 at the home of his son John.5,2,3 F. F. Harrop states he served at Bunker Hill.1 He appeared on the census of 1790 in Nottingham West, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, now Hudson. The household consisted of 1 male over 16, 4 males under 16 and 4 females.6

Zaccheus Greeley was born on 12 March 1782 in Hudson, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.3,2,1 He was the son of Zaccheus Greeley and Hester Senter.2,4,3 Zaccheus Greeley married Mary Woodburn in 1807 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.2,1,4 Zaccheus Greeley died on 18 December 1868 in Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, at age 86.2,1,5 Zaccheus was a farmer and day laborer. He bought the Stewart farm, of some 40 acres in early 1808. He enlarged the farm to 50 acres. The farm was seized by creditors in 1820, and the Greeleys moved to Westhaven, Vt. In 1826 they moved to a small clearing in Erie County, Pennsylvania, following his brothers Leonard and Benjamin who had moved west two years previously.5,4 He moved to Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1825.5 He appeared on the census of 1830 in Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. along with his brothers Benjamin and Leonard. His household also included one male between fifteen and twenty (probably Horace), a female between fifty and sixty (presumably his wife), a female between five and ten and another between ten and fifteen.6 He appeared on the census of 1840 in Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania. enumerated as Zakeas. The household consisted of one male 20 to 30, one 50-60, one female 5-10, one 10-15, one 15-20, one 20-30 and one 50-60.7 He and Mary Woodburn appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 19 August 1850. His occupation was listed as "farmer."8

Mary Woodburn was born in 1788 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.4,5,1 She married Zaccheus Greeley, son of Zaccheus Greeley and Hester Senter, in 1807 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.2,1,3 Mary Woodburn died in 1855 in Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania.1,6 She and Zaccheus Greeley appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Wayne Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 19 August 1850. His occupation was listed as "farmer."7

Horace Greeley was born on 11 February 1811 in Amherst, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire.1,2,3 He was the son of Zaccheus Greeley and Mary Woodburn.2,3 Horace Greeley married Mary Young Cheney on 5 July 1836 in Warrenton, Warren County, North Carolina.4,1 Horace Greeley died on 29 November 1872 in Pleasantville, Westchester County, New York, at age 61.1,2,3 He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He and Mary Young Cheney appeared on the 1850 Federal census of New York, New York County, New York, enumerated 23 July 1850. His occupation was listed as "Editor of the Tribune."5 Horace Greeley and Mary Young Cheney appeared on the 1860 Federal census of New Castle, Westchester County, New York, enumerated 22 June 1860.6 Horace Greeley and Mary Young Cheney appeared on the 1870 Federal census of New Castle, Westchester County, New York, enumerated 22 July 1870.7

Horace Greeley was a feeble, sickly child and often under medical treatment.

Horace only received irregular schooling, which ended at the age of 14. When his parents moved to Pennsylvania, he stayed behind. He apprenticed to the editor of the Northern Spectator in East Pultney, Vt. He remained there until 1830, when he rejoined his family and found work temporarily in a newspaper office in Erie, Pennsylvania.

At the age of 20, Horace went to New York, arriving Aug 17, 1831. On March 22, 1834, his New Yorker was born, and in 1838, he was made the editor of the Jeffersonian. In 1840, Horace published another weekly, the Log Cabin. April 10, 1841, his long-cherished dream came true when the New York Tribune hit the streets.

As time went on, Horace took an increasingly active interest in politics. He championed a liberal Whiggism that emphasized protection, internal improvement, justice to the foreign-born, and opposition to the Mexican War and to slavery expansion. Horace Greeley was one of the founding fathers of the Republican Party in 1856.

On June 1, 1859 Horace was riding the Levenworth and Pike's Peak express stage on his way to Denver, Colorado to prepare a report on the Colorado Gold Rush, when the stagecoach mules were startled by Indians. The mules bolted down a steep grade with the stagecoach on its side. Though badly bruised, Horace sill arrived in Denver in time for the largest gold strike in Colorado. In 1870, Greeley, Colorado was named in honor of Horace Greeley by his agriculture editor, Nathan Meeker.

In 1872, Horace was nominated for the Presidency by the Liberal Republicans. Horace lost to President Grand in a landslide victory, and died shortly thereafter.4

Reverend Robert Temple was born on 13 May 1796 in Galway, Saratoga County, New York.1,2,5,4,6 He was the son of Alexander Temple and Mariche Flansburgh.7,4,3 Reverend Robert Temple married Eliza Allen, daughter of Hezekiah Allen and Polly Lathrop, on 25 March 1819 in Ovid, Seneca County, New York, by Rev. Brokaw.1,3,7,4,6 Reverend Robert Temple died on 24 May 1888 in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 92.1,2,4,3 He was buried in Rundells Cemetery, Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.4,3,8 Robert served in the War of 1812. In 1814, he served as a drummer in Swift's and Dobbin's Regiment, New York Volunteers.9,10,3 He lived in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1818.3 He was a farmer and a preacher.3 He lived in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in 1820.3 He appeared on the census of 1830 in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.11 He appeared on the census of 1840 in Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. The household consisted of one male 20-30, 1 40-50, 2 females 10-15, 1 20-30 and one 40-50.12 He and Eliza Allen appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 30 August 1850., They were living next door to son Reuben and his family.13 Reverend Robert Temple and Eliza Allen appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 14 July 1860 A 10 year old girl named Alice Holcomb was also living in the household. Her identity is unknown..14 Reverend Robert Temple left a will on 25 March 1869.15 He and Eliza Allen appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 19 August 1870 Alice Holcomb was still living in the household..16 Reverend Robert Temple appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Spring Township, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in the household of his daughter and son-in-law Alonzo Dunham and Julia Ann Temple.17 His will was proved/probated on 29 May 1888 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.15

He was an accomplished violin player and singer according to his granddaughter Helen B. Straight. Philip Fox recorded that he did fine cabinet work, taught music and preached.18

Eliza Allen was born on 17 August 1799 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1,3,4 She was the daughter of Hezekiah Allen and Polly Lathrop.1,2 Eliza Allen married Reverend Robert Temple, son of Alexander Temple and Mariche Flansburgh, on 25 March 1819 in Ovid, Seneca County, New York, by Rev. Brokaw.1,2,5,6,4 Eliza Allen died on 3 June 1889 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, at age 89.3,5 She was buried in Rundells Cemetery, Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.7,5,8 She and Reverend Robert Temple appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 30 August 1850., They were living next door to son Reuben and his family.9 Eliza Allen and Reverend Robert Temple appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 14 July 1860 A 10 year old girl named Alice Holcomb was also living in the household. Her identity is unknown..10 Eliza Allen and Reverend Robert Temple appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 19 August 1870 Alice Holcomb was still living in the household..11 Eliza Allen appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Spring Township, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Alonzo Dunham and Julia Ann Temple.12

Alexander Temple was born in 1750 in Ayrshire, Scotland.1,3,4 He was the son of John Temple and Mary Mars.1 Alexander Temple married Mariche Flansburgh, daughter of Joseph Flansburgh and Elizabet Fehling, on 16 April 1786 in Galway, Albany County, New York, now Saratoga County.5,1,4,6,2 Alexander Temple died on 2 October 1828 in Enfield, Tompkins County, New York.1,4,2 He was buried in Enfield Cemetery, Enfield, Tompkins County, New York.7 He immigrated in 1765 arriving in Connecticut Colony with his father John Temple.2 Helen Butler Strait wrote: "Alexander Temple came over in a Brittish vessel and was made to promise that he would serve with the English troops. When taken sick on the line of march, he was cared for by a good family of Americans and served with the colonies against Great Britian, consquently probably under an assumed name."8 Alexander Temple left a will on 29 June 1827 in Enfield, Tompkins County, New York.9 His will was proved/probated on 11 November 1828 His will was probated on this date.7

Mariche Flansburgh was born before 9 February 1766 in Schenectady, Province of New York, now Schenectady County.4,3 She was baptized on 9 February 1766 in Dutch Reformed Church, Schenectady, Province of New York, now Schenectady County.4 She was the daughter of Joseph Flansburgh and Elizabet Fehling.2,3 Mariche Flansburgh married Alexander Temple, son of John Temple and Mary Mars, on 16 April 1786 in Galway, Albany County, New York, now Saratoga County.5,1,6,2,3 Mariche Flansburgh died on 17 September 1837 in Cass County, Michigan.7 She was buried in Motteville Cemetery, St. Joseph County, Michigan.7,8 Mariche was also known as Flensborough.1 Mariche was also known as Maria.1,2

John Temple was born circa 1720 in Scotland. He married Mary Mars before 1750.1 His death date has not been found. John Temple immigrated in 1765, arriving in Connecticut Colony. His son Alexander traveled with him.2

Hezekiah Allen was born on 23 February 1767 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony.1,4,5,3,6,7 He was the son of Hezekiah Allen and Elizabeth May.3,6 Hezekiah Allen married Polly Lathrop, daughter of Zachariah Lathrop and Mehitable Cleveland, on 9 October 1791 They had 9 other kids.8,1,4,9,2,10 Hezekiah Allen died on 9 July 1821 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, at age 54.1,4,5,3 He appeared on the census of 1790 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. The household consisted of 1 male under 16, one male over 16 and 2 females.11 He was an attorney.

Zachariah Lathrop was born on 25 March 1742 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony.1,6,7,3,4,5 He was the son of William Lathrop and Mary Kelly.1,2,3,4,5 Zachariah Lathrop married Mehitable Cleveland, daughter of Josiah Cleveland and Joanna Porter, on 24 April 1768 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony, by Banjamn Huntington, JP.1,8,7,2,3,4,5 Zachariah Lathrop died on 26 December 1817 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, at age 75. He died at 1:25 a.m.1,7,2,3,4,9 He was buried in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. During the Revolutionary War, he served in the Light Horse volunteers under his brother, Capt. Andrew Lathrop.8,7

Mehitable Cleveland was born on 9 April 1750 in Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay.1,4,5 She was the daughter of Josiah Cleveland and Joanna Porter.4 Mehitable Cleveland married Zachariah Lathrop, son of William Lathrop and Mary Kelly, on 24 April 1768 in Norwich, Connecticut Colony, by Banjamn Huntington, JP.1,6,7,2,4,3,8 Mehitable Cleveland died on 15 September 1825 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, at age 75.1,2,9

Philip Vincent was born in 1679 in Harwich, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.1 He was the son of Henry Vincent and Mary Mathews.3 Philip Vincent married Mercy Winslow, daughter of Kenelm Winslow and Bethia Hall, on 8 March 1709/10 in Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay.1,4,2 Philip Vincent died on 9 March 1743/44 in Yarmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.5,6,7 He was buried in Yarmouth Ancient Cemetery, Yarmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.5

Sarah Adaline Temple was born on 28 November 1820 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,4,3,5 She was the daughter of Reverend Robert Temple and Eliza Allen.1,3 Sarah Adaline Temple married William Holcomb. Their children were Eliza, Robert, Mary Ellen, George William, Alice, Flora Adaline, Ida Elvira, Charles Freemong and Fred William. on 28 November 1838.2,3 She died on 9 May 1872 at age 51.4,1,3 She appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Eden, LaSalle County, Illinois, enumerated 1870 along with her children Ida and Fred..6

Reuben Smith Temple was born on 11 December 1821 in Crawford County, Pennsylvania.1,3,4 He was the son of Reverend Robert Temple and Eliza Allen.1,3 Reuben Smith Temple married Jane W. Dunham on 4 June 1846.5,2,3 Reuben Smith Temple died on 13 December 1893 at age 72. Alternate date: 30 Dec 1893.1,6,3 He was buried in Rundells Cemetery, Conneautville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania.6 He and Jane W. Dunham appeared on the 1850 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 30 August 1850.7 Reuben served in the Civil War.6 Reuben Smith Temple and Jane W. Dunham appeared on the 1860 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 14 July 1860. Their children Murray Alonzo, Francis Marion, Clara May, Cora Minerva Josephine and William Henry Seward were listed as living with them. He was living next door to his parents. His son Seward was enumerated as William.5 Reuben Smith Temple and Jane W. Dunham appeared on the 1870 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated 17 August 1870. Their children Murray Alonzo, Francis Marion, Clara May, Cora Minerva Josephine, William Henry Seward, Abraham Lincoln and Grant were listed as living with them.8 Reuben Smith Temple and Jane W. Dunham appeared on the 1880 Federal census of Spring Township, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, enumerated June 1880. Their children Cora Minerva Josephine, Abraham Lincoln and Grant were listed as living with them.9